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5.9 / 10(565 votes)IMDbR19981h 33m$16.8M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

54

“It's Saturday night fever every night.”

Synopsis

When the mastermind behind New York's infamous Studio 54 disco plucks young Shane from the sea of faces clamoring to get inside his club, he not only gets his foot in the door, but lands a coveted job behind the bar — and a front-row ticket to the most legendary party on the planet!

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

The Directors Cut: Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-04

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Berlin International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

August 28, 1998

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 15, 2008

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.29x ROI)

Production Budget

$13M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$16.8M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.29x

+$3.8M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $13MWorldwide: $16.8M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mark Christopher
Screenplay & Story
Mark Christopher
Original Score
Marco Beltrami
Original Title
54
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Budget
$13M
Worldwide Gross
$16.8M
Production Studios
Dollface, Redeemable Features, FilmColony, Miramax

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mark Christopher

Screenplay & Story

Mark Christopher

Original Score & Music

Marco Beltrami

Director of Photography

Alexander Gruszynski

Film Editing

Lee Percy

Producers

Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Ira Deutchman, Richard N. Gladstein, Dolly Hall

Department Leadership Roster

Mark Christopher

Director

Ira Deutchman

Producer

Richard N. Gladstein

Richard N. Gladstein

Producer

Dolly Hall

Producer

Marco Beltrami

Marco Beltrami

Original Music Composer

Alexander Gruszynski

Alexander Gruszynski

Director of Photography

Lee Percy

Lee Percy

Editor

Kevin Thompson

Kevin Thompson

Production Design

Ellen Lutter

Costume Design

Mark Christopher

Writer

Brian Smyj

Brian Smyj

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for 54.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 54

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is 54 about?

When the mastermind behind New York's infamous Studio 54 disco plucks young Shane from the sea of faces clamoring to get inside his club, he not only gets his foot in the door, but lands a coveted job behind the bar — and a front-row ticket to the most legendary party on the planet!

Who directed 54?

54 was directed by Mark Christopher.

Who stars in 54?

The principal cast of 54 includes Ryan Phillippe, Mike Myers, Salma Hayek Pinault, Breckin Meyer, Neve Campbell.

When was 54 released and how long is it?

54 was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

What was the box office and production budget of 54?

54 had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $16.8M at the worldwide box office (1.29 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for 54?

The original motion picture soundtrack for 54 was composed by Marco Beltrami.

What is the age rating and content advisory for 54?

54 holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).